irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9KTHE FOUNDATION DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED SEVERAL PROGRAMS AS PART OF OUR THE"CINQUE ARTIST PROGRAM" TALK SERIES THAT PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR MID- CAREER ARTISTS. SPEAKERS ARE PAID AN HONORARIUM. ARTISTS INCLUDED PHILIP SMALLWOOD (APRIL 23, 2024); HANK WILLIS THOMAS (NOVEMBER 15, 2024); KAHLIL IRVING (OCTOBER 16, 2024); AND NANCY GROSSMAN (OCTOBER 17, 2024)
- #2 $0FOUNDATION TRAVELING EXHIBITION SHOWED AT TWO VENUES- CLAY ART CENTER, CHARLESTON, WV (NOV. 2023 - FEB 2024); THE FOUNDATION ALSO LENT WORKS FOR A SMALL EXHIBITION AT THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN IN ST. CLOUD, MN. (JUNE 24 -JULY 29, 2024); THE CO-DIRECTORS BOTH TRAVELLED TO GIVE GALLERY TALKS IN SUPPORT OF THE TRAVELING SHOW AT THE CLAY ART CENTER, CHARLESTON, WV (FEBRUARY 1-3, 2024)
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Catalogue Raisonné Project
Digital research initiative to compile and publish a comprehensive catalog of Bearden’s artistic works in partnership with the Wildenstein Plattner Institute.
Cinque Artist Program
Artist talk series providing a platform for mid-career artists; includes honoraria for speakers and partnerships with institutions such as the Harlem School of the Arts.
Traveling Exhibition Program
Organizes and supports traveling exhibitions of Romare Bearden’s work at venues across the U.S., including gallery talks by foundation co-directors.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 4 activities
- Advances scholarly access through the Romare Bearden Digital Catalogue RaisonnéCollaborates with the Wildenstein Plattner Institute to develop and maintain a comprehensive online archive of Romare Bearden’s complete body of work, making it accessible to scholars and the public through digital publication and research organization.
- Develops digital and educational resources on Romare Bearden’s artCreates and distributes educational materials and digital applications that allow users to engage with Bearden’s artistic methods, including a digital tool for remixing his works and large-scale photographic enlargements of his collages titled 'Projections'.
- Provides research support and participates in academic initiativesOffers research assistance to curators and scholars to support new exhibitions and publications on Romare Bearden and engages in academic collaborations such as the Harlem Semester Initiative and the Artist Endowed Foundation Forum.
- Supports youth, artists, and scholars through programs preserving Romare Bearden's legacyProvides educational programs and resources for young people, artists, and scholars focused on Romare Bearden’s artistic themes and methods, including digital tools and public events that foster creative development and engagement with his work.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds grants and mentorship for emerging Black artists through the Cinque Artists ProgramAdministers the Cinque Artists Program, which provides financial grants, public platforms, and mentorship opportunities to support the development of emerging Black artists.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds scholarship programs for young scholarsProvides financial support through scholarship programs aimed at advancing the study and research of Romare Bearden’s life and work by young scholars.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes traveling exhibitions and lends artwork for public displayPresents and supports traveling exhibitions of Romare Bearden’s work, including at the Long Island Museum and Clay Art Center, and lends artworks to institutions such as the Paramount Center for the Arts, with foundation co-directors delivering gallery talks.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Presents public talk series and events for mid-career and emerging artistsOrganizes and presents the "Cinque Artist Program" talk series annually, featuring mid-career artists who receive honoraria, and hosts public symposiums and events at institutions such as NYU, Duke University, and Columbia College Chicago to promote artistic exchange.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Produces citywide and national public celebrations of Romare Bearden’s legacyCoordinates large-scale public initiatives such as a six-month citywide celebration in New York City involving over 20 cultural organizations and led national efforts during Bearden’s Centennial in 2011 to expand public awareness and engagement.
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 1 activity
- Publishes scholarly works on African-American artistsCoauthored and published the book A History of African-American Artists: From 1792 to the Present, a major scholarly contribution released posthumously in 1993.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$318K
Contributions & grants$254K80%
Program service revenue$7K2%
Investment income$720%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$424K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$210K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.38M
Cash$387K
Investments$0
Liabilities$85K
Net assets$2.29M
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -47.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- AKOSUA BARTHWELL EVANS — DIRECTOR
- ALVA G GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
- EMILIE DE BRIGARD — DIRECTOR
- ERIC SHINER — DIRECTOR
- IMANI LEWIS — TREASURER
- IRIE HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- JOHANNE BRYANT-REID — DIRECTOR
- MICKELENE THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- RONALD DAVID JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- SHEILA ROHAN — DIRECTOR
- TALLAL I ELBOUSHI — CHAIRMAN
- WALTER EVANS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Andrew Mellon Foundation Funder — Supports the Foundation's programs
- Baltimore City Partner — Partnered on educational initiatives in public schools.
- Barnard College Partner — Participated in the Harlem Semester Initiative and other collaborative meetings.
- Bowdoin College Museum of Art Partner — Collaborated to present the exhibition 'From Process to Print: The Graphic Works of Romare Bearden'.
- Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation Funder — Supports the Foundation's programs
- Harlem One Stop Funder — Supports the Foundation's programs
- Harlem One Stop Partner — Webinar host for the Cinque Artists Programs
- Harlem School of the Arts Partner — Collaborated on the "Cinque Artist Program" artist talk series in 2020 and 2021.
- John Solomon Guggenheim Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to Romare Bearden to write a book on the history of African-American art.
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Partner — Selected Bearden’s lithograph The Lamp for its poster commemorating the 30th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.
- NPR Partner — Collaborated on a podcast about Romare Bearden's life and work.
- New York City public schools Partner — Collaborated on educational initiatives.
- St. Louis Art Museum Partner — Hosted the Romare Bearden Graduate Fellowship virtual residency in July/August 2021.
- The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Collaborated on educational initiatives.
- The Studio Museum in Harlem Partner — Presented Romare Bearden with an award in 1983 and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award in 1988.
- U.S. Census Bureau Partner — Selected Bearden’s collage Family (1988) as the national poster for the 2000 Census.
- Universal Temple of the Arts, SI Partner — Partnered on programs related to arts and culture, including the Jazz Festival on Staten Island in 2020 and 2021.
- Whitney Museum of American Art Partner — Co-hosted a New York Citywide Homecoming Celebration in conjunction with the traveling retrospective The Art of Romare Bearden.
- Wildenstein Plattner Institute Partner — Collaborates with the Romare Bearden Foundation on the Romare Bearden Digital Catalogue Raisonné.
- Wildenstein Plattner Institute Partner — Partnered on the catalogue raisonné project and the transfer of research materials for the online digital catalogue in 2020.
- Wildenstein Plattner Institute Partner — Partnered to develop the Romare Bearden Digital Catalogue Raisonné.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally-Responsive Education Through Artmethodology: culturally-responsive-educationBy teaching African-American cultural history through Romare Bearden's art, the Foundation increases student engagement and cultural understanding because culturally relevant content deepens learning and personal connection.
- Inclusive Collaboration for Cultural Impactmethodology: community_engagement_through_collaborationBy collaborating with diverse institutions and artists, the Foundation expands cultural discourse because inclusive partnerships amplify reach, relevance, and collective innovation in the arts.
- Legacy-Based Mentorship and Artistic Developmentmethodology: legacy-based mentorshipBy modeling programs on Romare Bearden’s legacy of nurturing artists and scholars, the Foundation fosters creative growth in emerging artists and students because connecting to a respected cultural figure inspires identity, purpose, and artistic continuity.
- Public Platform Support for Mid-Career Artistsmethodology: artist-support-through-public-platformsBy offering public speaking opportunities and honoraria through the "Cinque Artist Program," the Foundation strengthens artistic careers because recognition and compensation amplify visibility and professional sustainability for mid-career artists.
- Research-Enabled Cultural Scholarshipmethodology: research-enabled-scholarshipBy providing research resources and funding to scholars and curators, the Foundation advances public understanding of African-American art because sustained academic inquiry leads to broader cultural recognition and institutional representation.